Children In Need 2022 raised more than £35 million in its annual fundraising show last night (Friday, November 18). Hosts Mel Giedroyc and Jason Manford revealed £35,273,167 had been pledged when the BBC appeal, which is in its 42nd year, ended.
Comedian Manford, who presented the show for the first time, said it was “astounding” and thanked the public for their donations to “the millions” of children who face a “tough winter ahead”. The pledges are slightly down from last year's £39million.
Ade Adepitan, Chris Ramsey and Alex Scott also helped host the show, and there were appearances from famous faces including Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder, Joe Wicks, Lorraine Kelly and Romesh Ranganathan. During the show, Millie Gibson was announced as Doctor Who’s latest companion.
